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I've hunted 8 cape buffalo with my hunters for the month. 7 has been shot with 375 and 300gr Barnes. It works.

I have two pairs of Selous boots. One with ripple and one with the tire sole. As a PH I put good miles on both. Honestly I like the ripple much more, but it is slippery. In certain terrain you'll be disadvantaged with them, but for hunting normal flat Limpopo bushveld they are just amazing...

Awesome to hear this feedback. I'm a PH and I usually encourage the outfitters I hunt for to do exactly this. I usually cook a fresh liver somewhere along the safari and of course tenderloins on the fire! I had someone hunting with me twice in one season. When the first safari was done, I got...

Best is to speak to your PH or outfitter. The terrain and style of hunting would determine your needs. In most instances I would advise a binoculars at least on the hunting vehicle. As PH I like my hunter to have a good look at the animal before taking it. That way he's clued up and I'm sure he...

Hi sir. Mind sharing what powder you're using and what velocity they're running at?

I'm in town 23 and 24 December. Hopefully I'll make it for a visit.

Good luck oom F! Please let us know how the Safari Bullet Company bullets does on the lion.

I've shoot some rodents and small game from my window. A friend shot a kudu bull from my front porch, although it was an exception as I like having game around the house when they decide to visit. Needless to say I don't need to drive anywhere to hunt.

Interesting thread this that I am only seeing for the first time now. On Saturday while herding my cattle I accidently stepped on this puffadder's tail. It did absolutely nothing. I had the fright of my life as I was convinced it was going to bite me, but it only moved ever so slightly after I...

As a PH, I like to explain certain things to visiting hunters, show them the small critters, look through the bosses of a bachelor herd of buffalo bulls, glass an open field, show them a goshawk eating a snake etc. So if you're interested in that kind of stuff, a bino will make your trip more...

Welkom Geno!

I've had clients hunt with me that took non trophy animals during their trophy hunt. Usually when all the priority animals are in the salt, and we have some time to kill. Hunting something like female impala is cheap, great fun and usually more challenging than one would expect. What I had as...

Very sad news. He was on his way to hunt with us on Wednesday. It would have been my first time meeting him and a privelege to PH for him. Got the news earlier today. The camp fire will be quiet this week.

A hit on the horn is still a hit and the hunter is responsible. The PH may use his discretion if he feels it wasnt deadly. I've once had a hunter shoot off the top 2 inches of an impala horn. I did not charge him as there was no harm done. However, the lower you hit it, the more serious it gets.

Welcome here. This forum will only make your itch for hunting Africa worse. You are at the right place! Enjoy the planning and make it happen.

Most/all outfitters or even PHs will have a rifle you'll be able to use on safari. Some will charge rent, some just ammo and some will provide it for free. Just arrange beforehand, a plan will definitely be made.

Managed to fix the extractor with Mark's help. I'll still be on the lookout for a spare. Thank you sir!

Thank you sir. This is great info. I'll compare with my rifle once I'm home.

Dankie IvW, will visit them when in town again.

Thanks for all the replies. Henry, email sent. Thank you. As for the extraction problems, it's nothing huge but it needs fixing. When extracting a live round (happens much less with spent cases) the extractor derails (for lack of a better word) from the bolt. Photo attached. This only happens...

Thank you all for the advice

Good day to all the hunters. Can someone please inform me of the legalities to bring a rifle bolt from the USA to South Africa in one's luggage? Background info: My Winchester mod 70 stainless 375H&H has some extraction issues. The local agents did not even reply my emails and my gunsmith...

I have a stainless Winchester mod 70 in 375H&H. I brought it simply because i got a good deal in the caliber I needed at that time. Definitely not the most beautiful rifle but it works for me.

I'd suggest to get a professional jackal hunter to help you out if the problem is serious. Calling jackal is not as easy as it seems and doing it wrong will ensure headaches for the farmer in the future. A good place to start is buy yourself this book by Hein Funch...

Are you looking at trophy hunting jackal or problem animal control? Calling and shooting is an effective way to hunt these intelligent animals, as long as you're doing it right. Jackal are very smart and one wrong move could mean many more losses for the farmer. I'm by no means an expert, there...

Excellent advice! And while you're in camp during the dark moon, take the opportunity and do a night hunt as well for some jackal or small cats if you're interested in them.

I was on a hunt this year where a 12 year old girl shot her first Cape Buffalo! The best age probably depends on the safari type and your child as well. Some 10 year olds will be bored to death, while others will have the adventure of a lifetime. I'd say if your child usually enjoys hunting...

I have 2 pairs of selous, ripple and tyre tread respectively. I prefer the ripple, but it's probably just personal preference. Slippery floors are not your friend! Cow dung cleans off much easier on this tread, haha. Both are excellent, the thin ripple tread is just extremely comfortable for...

We shot this eland bull yesterday. The hunter used my 30-06 with 180gr A Frames at 2850fps. Perfect shot at roughly 200 yards resting over a dry branch. Both shoulders broken, top of the heart, bullet found under the skin on opposite side. This performance is predictable from these bullets.

This thread reminds me of a photo one of my trail cameras took some time ago. Had a good chuckle back then.

Well today I stepped down again by using my 243 for some biltong... The silencer did its job and the results are evident, 2 shots 2 bucks 2 meters apart. Sometimes (not always) the smaller calibers is just more fun to shoot. And yes, that is a high fence. No, they are not caged in animals...

I have a PH buddy that shoots an open sighted Marlin 30/30 with Kriek 150gr monolithic softs. He has taken quite a few animals with it, kudu bull the biggest that I know of. No issues. By no means is it a perfect African cartridge but it's fun and that's enough reason for him. He obviously uses...

A 223 will kill warthog, impala and blesbuck just fine with good bullets and shot placement, but it should definitely be considered marginal. While hunting for warthog your dream kudu bull shows up. If you had your 270 you'd be fine. Now you'll watch it walk away into the sunset. Personally I...

Great shooting with that Lott! Well done.

Hi Shootist. My every day rifle ("truck gun") is a Winchester mod 70 375H&H. It was always my trusty old CZ 243 but since I encounter buffalo daily now I upgraded. I shoot 300gr copper softs and brass solids from a local manufacturer (Kriek bullets) at 2500fps. QD scope mounts and iron sights...

Dankie oom! Thanks for the kind words. About time we have a beer together again! I still want to hear your lion story in person.

Dankie Deon!

Thank you Jeagger. Why have normal coffee when one can have cowboy coffee? I don't want to violate any of the groups advertising rules. I am not an outfitter, just a PH. I farm with cattle as well.

Thanks. I'm not as experienced as some of the guys here but we definitely have plenty adventures in this line of work. Still busy building up my DG experience.

Thank you all for the warm welcome

Hi Cal. Nope, no relation there. It's a pretty common last name in this region.

Good day. I am a PH and farmer from Limpopo, SA. Stumbled across this forum and enjoyed the reading. Happy hunting to everyone!